This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1946
Page
6
Entertainment column previews the Tropical Theatre program featuring The Affairs of Susan with Joan Fontaine as Susan, plus related acts and newsreels. It mentions supporting performers and a bustling slate of screens, theatres, and upcoming titles in a lively period theater scene.
An OCR fragment promotes Double D Eucalyptus as a cure for flu and cold. It instructs taking drops, inhaling, and using the product for rapid relief, with awkward wording and unclear dosage details. The ad emphasizes strong medicinal value and rapid action.
A discussion on the future of education and the role of teachers. It emphasizes that teaching depends on teacher character, example, and adaptability. The piece argues for responsive methods, unit based work, and individualized pacing to engage diverse students and foster self-reliance.
Radio listings show a day of varied programming including News at 10.28, Women's Lesson at 12, History Play Collina at Sorrento and Hobart Town, The Country Hour at 12 48, Music Appreciation at 3, Camouflage Among Birds by Mim Marion Smith at 4 10, The Best in Music featuring England by Bernard Shaw at 6 13, a Chamber Music Concert with violinist Szymon Goldberg at 10 10, and Beethoven piano sonata in C major Op 102 No 1 performed by Callo.
An article notes Hollywood casting and production drawing international talent. It highlights Bergman’s influence, actors like Liv Yesson, Remarque’s mock script visit, and eight Paris paving stone samples used as period props.
A well attended QCW.A meeting Friday featured welcome remarks by Mr. A. H. Clarke for Dr. W. Palmer and new officers. Mrs. Palmer greeted visitors Mr. Rowwellgang and Mrs. Hankin, with invitations extended to members for an upcoming civic reception. A committee discussed support for local matters, including a forthcoming event at the City Council Dome and refreshments for attendees.
A Cairns notice lists numerous arrivals by ANA and departures by train and plane. Names include Mr and Mrs C H Nichlalls, Mr J Stephenson, Mrs Denton, and many others bound for Melbourne Brisbane Cairns and Sydney.
A small farewell gathering was held Thursday at Grove Street home of Mr and Mrs Freudenberg. Mrs Freudenberg presented a bouquet and a North Queensland timber fruit stand to the guest of honour. A dainty afternoon tea followed with native dahlia decorations. The Gordon club meeting discussed investments of 361 53 and plans to use the Munro legacy of 250 for bonds. A Baby Show was arranged to bid Mrs Panton farewell.
The Church hall on Upper McLeod Street hosted St Peter's Women’s Guild annual children’s plain and fancy dress dance last Friday. Judges Mesdames Copp and Reet announced prize winners including Eileen Phillips and Judith Norris in themed outfits. Special prizes donated by friends recognized humor and creative costumes, with refreshments provided by the guild.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.